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Had Shingles In Head 15 Yrs Ago. Since Then Severe

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Posted on Tue, 23 Apr 2019
Question: had shingles in head 15 yrs ago. since then severe head itching and loss of hair and hard lumps on scalp, not cysts
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Antihistaminic, minoxidil lotion would be helpful

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service...

I have gone through your complaints and these problems can develop in some individuals after shingles.

I would recommend you to take antihistaminic like tablet Levocetirizine 10mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching.

For hair loss, you can apply minoxidil 2 percent lotion on the affected areas of the scalp twice daily and for bumps, you might require intralesional steroid injections for which you need to consult a doctor.

Hope to have answered your query...
I would be happy to answer any further queries.

Regards
Dr. Asmeet

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Had Shingles In Head 15 Yrs Ago. Since Then Severe

Brief Answer: Antihistaminic, minoxidil lotion would be helpful Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service... I have gone through your complaints and these problems can develop in some individuals after shingles. I would recommend you to take antihistaminic like tablet Levocetirizine 10mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching. For hair loss, you can apply minoxidil 2 percent lotion on the affected areas of the scalp twice daily and for bumps, you might require intralesional steroid injections for which you need to consult a doctor. Hope to have answered your query... I would be happy to answer any further queries. Regards Dr. Asmeet